Wavney Odle BSc. MSc. Crma Ccsa
About Wavney Odle BSc. MSc. Crma Ccsa
Wavney Odle is the Director of Risk Policy & Governance at CIBC, with extensive experience in risk management and strategic projects across various roles in the banking sector.
Current Role at CIBC
Since 2017, Wavney Odle has been serving as the Director of Risk Policy and Governance at CIBC, located in the Toronto, Canada Area. In this role, she has been responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of risk policies and governance frameworks across the organization. Her duties involve ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines such as OSFI and Basel, in addition to enhancing sustainable financing guidelines that integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects.
Previous Roles at CIBC
Wavney Odle's tenure at CIBC is marked by a variety of key roles. For a year (2016-2017), she was the Director of Strategic Projects & Support, focusing on strategic planning and project management. Prior to this, she held multiple senior positions at CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank from 1999 to 2016 in Barbados. These roles included Director of Risk Services, ERM (2013-2016), Senior Manager, Strategic Risk Analytics & Projects (2011-2013), and Director of the Basle II Project (2009-2011). She began her journey with the organization as a Treasury Consultant (1999-2000) and climbed the ranks through a series of important managerial roles.
Educational Background
Wavney Odle holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Finance, Regulation & Risk Management from the ICMA Centre, attained between 1998 and 1999. She also completed her Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics and Accounting at The University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus, which she attended from 1993 to 1996. Her academic background has provided a strong foundation for her extensive career in risk management and financial services.
Early Career Positions
Early in her career, Wavney Odle worked in various accounting and banking roles. She served as Chief Accountant at Southern Palms Hotel (1997-1998) and as an Accountant specializing in Offshore Banking at a law firm (1996-1997). Her career in banking began at CIBC Caribbean Limited, where she worked as Head Customer Service Representative from 1991 to 1994. These formative roles helped her build a comprehensive understanding of financial operations and customer service.
Significant Contributions and Initiatives
Throughout her career, Wavney Odle has led several significant initiatives. At CIBC, she spearheaded the development of the project action plan response to the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions' (OSFI) enhanced Reputation Risk Management Framework. She also led the creation of project-related action plans for implementing updated OSFI and Basel Large Exposures Guidelines. Additionally, she played a crucial role in enhancing sustainable financing guidelines to capture emerging ESG issues, which are now included in the Corporate Responsibility Report.